In the last seconds of Turkey vs. Austria's round of 16 match on Monday, Mert Gunok performed one of the most incredible saves in the history of the European Championship.
Turkey advanced to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals following an exciting match in Leipzig.
With 57 seconds remaining, center-back Merih Demiral scored the second-fastest goal in the history of the European Championship, giving Vincenzo Montella's team the finest possible start.
Admiral, who posed a severe aerial danger the whole knockout stage match, added another close-range strike in the 59th minute to extend Turkey's lead.
Austria deserves credit for not giving up, and Michael Gregoritsch, who displayed excellent mobility at the back post, pulled one back after exerting pressure in forward areas.
The attacking zones were problematic for Ralf Rangnick's side. When Christoph Baumgartner got his head to an inch-perfect cross, it appeared as though he would equalize in the last moments.
However, the beautiful Mert Gunok thought otherwise. For a save, how about this one?
Austria's header in the 92nd minute was worth 0.94 xGOT [anticipated goals on target] according to The xG Philosophy. It is basically expected of a goalie to save the effort only 6% of the time.
These are the comments made by followers on social media on Gunok's save.
One commented, "The best save I ever read about or watched as a child was Gordon Banks's 1970 World Cup save against Pele's header. Baumgartner's header was superbly saved by Gunok. It merits a spot in the annals of goalkeeping history."
One of the best saves ever, according to another commenter, was made there. Mert Gunok is truly amazing," one person wrote, while another said, "Mert Gunok, that is just absurd, sir. One of the best saves I've ever seen."
"This is one of the best saves I've ever seen," remarked a fourth. In such a momentous occasion, back across goal, rebounding off a sopping surface. Amazing work from Gunok.
A fifth person said, "I saw footage when I was a kid, and it told me that Peter Schmeichel's save against Rapid Vienna was one of the greatest saves ever—it was the heir to Banks v Brazil. Mert Gunok of Turkey, in my opinion, outperforms them both.
On Saturday night, Turkey will play the Netherlands in Berlin in an attempt to advance to a historic semi-final.
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